Rick Wormeli, a teacher certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, makes the case that summarization is not only one of the most effective ways to improve student learning, it's also one of the most flexible, responsive, and engaging. Here, you'll find a classroom-tested collection of written, spoken, artistic, and kinesthetic summarization techniques for both individual assignments and group activities across the content areas. Suitable for students in grades 3-12, these techniques are easily adjustable to any curriculum and presented with ample directions and vivid, multidisciplinary examples. They are valuable additions to every teacher's repertoire. (amazon.com)
Current members: Jean
Dawn
Kaz
Tricia
Frances
Michael W.
Tanya
Jolene
First 3 meetings: Oct 22, Nov 19, and Dec 10 Meeting place: Room 107 October 22 Assignment:
1. Before meeting read first 6 techniques. Try one in class and come prepared to share with group.
2. During meeting share various strategies tried during the month. Show examples, and share ideas about adaptations for different subjects.
3. Look ahead at next 6 techniques. Is there one that appeals to you that you'd like to try out next?
4. Meeting Wrap-up: Decide as group how you would like to structure your meeting time. You can continue in this format or change it to suit your needs. Choose a facilitator for the next meeting.
Rick Wormeli, a teacher certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, makes the case that summarization is not only one of the most effective ways to improve student learning, it's also one of the most flexible, responsive, and engaging. Here, you'll find a classroom-tested collection of written, spoken, artistic, and kinesthetic summarization techniques for both individual assignments and group activities across the content areas. Suitable for students in grades 3-12, these techniques are easily adjustable to any curriculum and presented with ample directions and vivid, multidisciplinary examples. They are valuable additions to every teacher's repertoire. (amazon.com)
Current members:
Jean
Dawn
Kaz
Tricia
Frances
Michael W.
Tanya
Jolene
First 3 meetings: Oct 22, Nov 19, and Dec 10
Meeting place: Room 107
October 22 Assignment:
1. Before meeting read first 6 techniques. Try one in class and come prepared to share with group.
2. During meeting share various strategies tried during the month. Show examples, and share ideas about adaptations for different subjects.
3. Look ahead at next 6 techniques. Is there one that appeals to you that you'd like to try out next?
4. Meeting Wrap-up: Decide as group how you would like to structure your meeting time. You can continue in this format or change it to suit your needs. Choose a facilitator for the next meeting.